A teenager suffered a broken leg and concussion after being hit by a car.

The 15-year-old from St Leonards was walking along Bohemia Road, Hastings, at 10.50am on Tuesday (February 18).

He was hit by a Ford Ka before being taken to the Conquest Hospital in Hastings.

Bohemia Road was closed between Falaise Road and Magdalen Road while he was treated by paramedics and the car was recovered. It was reopened by 11.40am.

The 59-year-old driver, from Battle, was uninjured.

Police are appealing for witnesses. Call 101 quoting serial 436 of 18/02 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk.